California Senate Bill Inspection Requirements

A Brief History

SB326 & SB721 are California laws that were implemented primarily as a direct response to the tragic balcony collapse in Berkeley, California in 2015, which resulted in multiple fatalities, prompting the need for stricter regulations to ensure the safety of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) like balconies, decks, and stairs in multi-family dwellings by mandating regular inspections and maintenance protocols to prevent future incidents like this from occurring.

California Senate Bill SB326:

Deadline January 01, 2025

Condos & HOAs

This bill would require the association of a condominium project to cause a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection of exterior elevated elements, defined as the load-bearing components and associated waterproofing systems, as specified, to determine whether the exterior elevated elements are in a generally safe condition and performing in compliance with applicable standards.

California Senate Bill SB721:

Deadline January 01, 2026

Apartments

This bill would require an inspection of exterior elevated elements and associated waterproofing elements, as defined, including decks and balconies, for buildings with 3 or more multifamily dwelling units by a licensed architect, licensed civil or structural engineer, a building contractor holding specified licenses, or an individual certified as a building inspector or building official, as specified.

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